Slow Down, Little Princess
"nowhere to run"
zayden gives a small nod. His eyes never leave Aria.]
zavea
(whispering, eyes wide):
“Isn’t that...?”??
Aria
Barely audible, stunned):
“You’ve got to be kidding me.”
zayden's lips twitch into a subtle, smug smirk. He leans slightly toward her direction.]
zayden
Cool, quiet):
“Hey. Didn’t see you coming.”
Aria
(whispering, her voice dry):
“This semester’s officially cursed
[Her jaw is tight. Her fingers curl around her pen. She doesn’t blink.]
zayden takes a seat—two rows behind her. But she feels his gaze burn into the back of her neck.
Aria
Arration (Aria’s Thought):
“He wasn’t just a random stranger from the rain anymore.
He was in my hallway.
Now my classroom.
And the way he looked at me... like he knew something I didn’t.
Something I didn’t want to remember
They focus. Aria takes notes. zayden doesn’t look at her once. But something in her chest is tight. Like he knows she’s aware of him.]
Every time she glances left, he’s relaxed. Doodling. Calm.
Unbothered.]
[The professor claps his hands, smiling.]
professor
Before you go, quick announcement! This semester, you’ll be working in assigned seat pairs — same desk, same partner, all term.”
[Students groan. Aria looks mildly annoyed.]
professor
(grabbing a list):
“Pairs are based on academic balance and behavior records. Let’s start…”
professor
(reading):
“Aria Mehra… Zayden Malik.”
Silence. Aria’s head snaps up. Her pen pauses mid-air.]
Aria
(blurts):
“No.... !!Nope. That’s not—there must be a mistake.”
,[Students giggle. Zavea nearly chokes.]
professor
(without looking at her):
Noo.. It's not u have to pair it... rules must be followed..
zayden
(He slowly lifts his eyes to meet hers.)
zayden
(smirking, cool):
“Looks like... the universe likes messing with you.”huh"
Aria
(scowling):
“Or punishing me !!
Aria
"..NOW DON'T TALK TO ME" (blurts)
zayden
(cool , glares)
I never did ... (giggle)
Aria
Ugh!! So...so. Annoying ( rolling her eyes in irritation)
professor
“You two will share ..mmm.... Let me check . Ok desk C3 for the rest of the semester. I expect cooperation.”
[Aria looks like she’s seen a ghost. She grabs her bag stiffly.]
Aria
R...rest of sem..ester?? (disbelief,eyes widened)
professor
Yeahh.. ! And no excuses
Aria
(to Zavea, muttering):
“This is hell. Officially.”
Aria
I'm dead ... *(looks at zayden )
zayden
*(smirks , quite)
Don't worry.. Princess i will tc of u (eyes never leaves her )
[Reyan watches her reaction with clear amusement. Calm. Confident. That smirk? Permanent.]
See cya in next chapter sayonara ~
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wasn't she Mehra?
2025-07-04
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